The world is watching Corvette. America’s sports car is captivating enthusiasts wherever it goes. Press reviews, both at home and abroad, have been outstanding, and in the 2001 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality StudySM,Corvette has been ranked 08 14 Corvette Coupe Corvette Convertible WWW.CORVETTE.COM CORVETTE FOR 2002 20 39 Corvette Z06 Corvette C5-R “Best Premium Sports Car in Initial Quality.” This all underscores owner enthusiasm that is soaring to new levels. From Detroit to Stuttgart to Le Mans, people who know cars are paying close attention.There has never been a better Corvette. The Chevrolet Corvette was the highest ranked sports car in the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Initial Quality Study.SM Study based on a total of 54,565 consumer responses indicating owner-reported problems during the first 90 days of ownership. www.jdpower.com Passion has everything to do with it. Behind the wheel of Corvette, you’re in a very special world. A world in which high-performance technology is focused on giving you the ride of a lifetime. It is a place reserved for passionate drivers. Note: Unless otherwise noted, all claims in this brochure are based on 2001 competitive information and the GM High Sport segment. For more information, visit 5 Corvette convertible in Quicksilver Metallic with optional high-polish aluminum wheels and body-side moldings. CORVETTE.COM Some decisions don’t come easily. Coupe? Convertible? Z06? Historically, the coupe — with its lightweight, lift-off roof panel — has been the most popular Corvette. Of course, the convertible will always be the dream Corvette for sun worshippers. Racing aficionados will gravitate toward Z06, the extreme Corvette. No wrong answers here. Throughout this brochure, you’ll find invitations to learn more about Corvette’s features by visiting corvette.com/brochure For more information, visit 7 Clockwise from left to right:The 2002 Corvette coupe, Z06 and convertible, all in Torch Red. CORVETTE.COM Corvette coupe. On the world stage. Why is this American sports car front and center wherever it goes? Perhaps because few competitors can match these specifications: a 350-hp V8 engine, available six-speed manual transmission and a racing- inspired suspension.The Corvette experience is further enhanced by variable-effort power steering, disc brakes with ABS, Active Handling andTraction Control. For more information, visit 9 Corvette coupe in Light Pewter Metallic. Some optional equipment shown. CORVETTE.COM Yet to be equaled. What has driven Corvette owner satisfaction to best-in-class levels? People tell us it’s the way Corvette does so many things so well.The performance is legendary.The many luxuries and conveniences make day-in, day-out driving an absolute pleasure.This is an intimate coupe with stretch-out spaciousness. It is a sleek, wind-cheating shape — with more trunk room than any competitor.In so many ways, Corvette is unsurpassed. Best-in-class trunk space Convenient top storage Choice of roof panels Corvette coupe has the largest trunk The removable roof panel can be stored A lightweight, one-piece removable of any sports car — an impressive securely behind the passenger area. roof panel is standard on the Corvette 24.8 cubic feet of luggage space. coupe. Latches are easy to use, and no special tools are required to remove the roof panel. You may choose from a standard body-color panel, an optional transparent panel or both. For more information, visit 11 Corvette coupe in Electron Blue Metallic with optional high-polish aluminum wheels. CORVETTE.COM A masterpiece of performance. Four suspension choices Standard Traction Control ABS with four-wheel discs • The FE1 suspension (standard in A full-function Traction Control system A premium four-wheel disc brake coupe and convertible) is designed is standard in every 2002 Corvette. system with ABS is standard.The to please the majority of Corvette This advanced system works in con- brake rotors are large and vented drivers with its outstanding blend junction with the antilock brakes and for powerful braking performance. of ride and response. electronic throttle control to optimize Premium, nonmetallic linings provide • Enthusiasts seeking the ultimate in traction by reducing tire slip on many smooth, quiet braking. Corvette technology will want the surfaces. An On-Off switch is provided. optional F45 with Selective Real Time Damping (not available in Z06) — a.k.a., the suspension that “thinks.” F45 has computer-controlled shocks that automatically increase damping rates in “real time” — 10 to 15 milliseconds — as road conditions dictate.There are three manual settings: Touring, Sport and Perfor- mance — each with a distinct range of ride response. • Then there’s Z51.This is a suspension option for die-hard performance fans, and it’s the racing-inspired package you’ll want if you intend to participate in sanctioned competitive events. • Corvette Z06 has its own FE4 Standard Active Handling Suspension, details on page 25. Standard in all Corvette models, an advanced Active Handling System provides a high level of stability control technology. Corvette “knows” when to Double wishbone One of America’s finest intervene with Active Handling without suspension production V8s diminishing your fun as a driver. An SLA (Short/Long Arm) suspension Technical highlights of the 350- with aluminum double wishbones horsepower LS1 V8 (standard in coupe and knuckles is used at each corner. and convertible) include lightweight This suspension design contributes Extended Mobility Tires aluminum construction, Sequential Fuel Variable-effort steering to a compliant ride, while providing Standard Extended Mobility Tires Injection with a composite intake mani- Magnasteer is a speed-sensitive, impressive response, especially during eliminate the need for a spare tire. fold, and Electronic Throttle Control. variable-effort steering system.This aggressive cornering. With EMTs, you can drive up to 200 computer-controlled system, combined miles at 55 mph on completely with a rack-and-pinion steering gear, High-tech wheels deflated tires. A standard tire pressure provides maximum steering assist for Precision alignment Impressive Lightweight aluminum wheels are monitoring system signals the driver Front engine/ parking and precise steering feel at A four-wheel geometric alignment structural rigidity engineered to minimize unsprung weight if a tire is in a low- or high-pressure rear transmission higher speeds. machine at the end of the assembly The Corvette structure (consisting of a and add to Corvette’s bold appearance. situation. Please see the Corvette A rear-mounted transmission creates line confirms that each Corvette is set strong perimeter frame combined with Owner’s Manual for more information. more interior room for driver and to its optimal ride height. All caster, a center structural tunnel) provides an Extended Mobility Tires and tire moni- passenger. Hydraulic engine and camber and toe alignments are com- impressive level of rigidity.This robust tor system are not offered on the Z06. transmission mounts help reduce pleted to exact standards. design allows the independent suspen- Solar-Ray glass vibration to the chassis. sion to be tuned precisely for impact All Corvette windows are tinted, and harshness and driver control. the windshield features Solar-Ray glass, for reduced heat buildup.The high-strength windshield is made For more information on Corvette’s structure and LS1 V8 engine, of lightweight, urethane-bonded For more information, visit 13 visit corvette.com/brochure laminated glass. CORVETTE.COM The most inspiring convertible on the planet. Look beyond the breathtaking styling and exhilarating performance of America’s own dream car and you’ll discover something just as inspiring: this Corvette has been specifically engineered as a convertible for an unexpected level of rigidity. The drivetrain is housed in a structural tunnel.This stiff backbone allows the four-wheel independent suspension to be fine-tuned to deliver both precise handling and a smooth ride. It’s a difference you’ll notice — and be inspired by. Heated rear window A glass rear window with electric A convertible top that’s a breeze to lower. defogger is standard.The convertible Unhook two latches, pop the tonneau cover release, and then drop the light- top itself is a five-layer design for an weight, manual folding top. It’s an easy, one-person operation. impressively quiet highway ride. For a convertible top demonstration and a 360˚ exterior view, visit corvette.com/brochure For more information, visit 15 Corvette convertible. Color shown, Magnetic Red Metallic II, is optional at extra cost. Other options also shown. CORVETTE.COM Artfully sculptured comfort. First, you notice the style that is dramatically Corvette. In time you’ll discover something even more rewarding: Corvette is a superbly comfortable long-distance touring car.Choose from two interiors: standard, and optional Sport with inflatable lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters. Either way, leather seating surfaces are standard. In all the world, there may be no finer sports car interior. For more information on Corvette interiors, visit corvette.com/brochure At left: 1962 Corvette interior in Red. For more information, visit 17 At right: 2002 Corvette interior in Light Oak with optional Sport seats. CORVETTE.COM For a demonstration of the Head-Up Display and Driver Information Center, Aircraft-inspired Passport to exhilaration. The driving environment is so harmonious, you’d think Corvette was tailored to your visit corvette.com/brochure Head-Up Display The inspiration came directly from fighter aircraft — specifically the Air exact specifications.The Driver Information Center,standard in every Corvette, includes readouts for oil pressure, oil and coolant temperatures, battery Force’s F-15 Eagle.Working in conjunc- tion with Hughes Aircraft, Corvette engineers and designers developed volts, instant/average MPG and range, even estimated remaining oil life. Information can be displayed in English, French, Spanish and German.The Driver a similar Head-Up Display (HUD) for Corvette.